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Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar.

All seats

1.

Remove the front seat. Refer to Seat - Front .

Seats with manual lumbar

2.

Adjust the manual lumbar to the fully relaxed position.

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3.

Remove the manual lumbar knob.

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4.

Remove the recliner handle.
1. 1.
  
  Position the recliner handle upward.
1. 2.
  
  Remove the screw.
1. 3.
  
  Release the locking tab.

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5.

Remove the side shield cover front screw.

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6.

NOTE: Side shield cover with a seat control switch, manual lumbar and recliner shown, others similar.

Remove the side shield cover.
1. 1.
  
  Pull forward on the front of the side shield cover to release the front retainers.
1. 2.
  
  Pull outward on the side shield cover to release the side retainers.
1. 3.
  
  Pull forward to release the cushion side shield rear guides.
1. 4.
  
  If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector(s).

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7.

NOTE: For installation, hook the seat cushion cover flap at the rear outboard corner to the cushion side shield.

Remove the cushion side shield.
1. 1.
  
  Remove the screws.
1. 2.
  
  Release the pin-type retainer from the seat track.
1. 3.
  
  Release the seat cushion cover from the cushion side shield.

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8.

NOTE: Note cable routing for correct installation.

Remove the manual lumbar actuator.
1. 1.
  
  Remove the screws and position lumbar actuator aside.
1. 2.
  
  Detach and route out the lumbar cable from the seat track.

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All seats

9.

Remove the seat backrest cover. Refer to Seat Backrest Cover - Front .

10.

Remove the backrest foam.

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11.

If equipped, disconnect the lumbar assembly electrical connector.

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12.

NOTE: Power lumbar assembly shown, manual lumbar similar.

Remove the bolts and lumbar assembly.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

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13.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.